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Trinidad Scorpion 'Butch T'

Pepper

Capsicum chinense 'Trinidad Scorpion Butch T'

Overview
One of the world's hottest peppers, this Trinidad native delivers scorching heat that builds intensity like a venomous sting. The wrinkled, tail-like pods ripen to a brilliant red and pack serious firepower for hot sauce makers and extreme heat enthusiasts. Despite the intimidating heat, these peppers offer a fruity, almost floral flavor underneath the burn.
Planting
Start seeds indoors 8-10 weeks before last frost. Requires warm soil (80-85°F) for germination. Transplant after soil reaches 65°F.
Growing
Sun: full. Soil pH: 6–7. Space plants 18" apart. Germination: 14-21.
Pests & diseases
Common pests: Aphids, spider mites, thrips, pepper weevil. Common diseases: Bacterial leaf spot, anthracnose, phytophthora blight.